Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.
The Core Product Design team is a small but influential team that steers the future of the core Snapchat application. Our Designers work closely with the CEO and various cross functional leaders to create a design led roadmap to build products and experiences that bring our community together in new and special ways.
We’re looking for a Core Product Design Intern to join our Core Product Design team at Snap!
What you’ll do:
Conceive of innovative new features and pitch those concepts directly to the CEO
With the support of a CPD mentor, be a driver for all aspects of product design and execution, including pitching ideas, designing the experience (visual design, interaction design, and prototyping), and communicating the solutions to necessary audiences within the company
Design beautiful, simple, innovative, and intuitive experiences and flows
Identify the needs of Snapchatters, give high-level strategic input, and improve existing products and features
Communicate design decisions to leadership, product and design peers, and engineers
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excellent visual design skills
Knowledge and passion for interaction design
Ability to prototype interactive mobile experiences
Ability to think creatively and develop novel solutions
Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous work environment
Minimum qualifications:
A portfolio showcasing your work and strong mobile design skills
Experience using design tools such as Figma .
Currently enrolled in a BS/BA program with a graduation date no sooner than December 2026
Must be able to start in office in May or June of 2026 for a 13-week internship
Preferred qualifications:
A deep understanding of Snapchat products.
Top Skills
Snap Inc. Santa Monica, California, USA Office
Snap LA is located in the Santa Monica Business Park. We're across the street from a ton of great restaurants, coffee shops, Clover Park, and more!
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